Classic design and modern materials is the combination that a lot of goalies are looking for, especially when they are looking for foam-core sticks. The VE8 Pro senior goalie stick blends old school foam-core and wood design with modern materials and construction techniques.
First and foremost, unlike the foam core sticks of the past, the VE8 senor goal stick features a three layer carbon fiber laminate on the blade. This allows for more pop and longer longevity of the stick, without affecting the feel that foam core sticks have come to be loved for.
The VE8 senior goalie stick also features a hard laminate paddle construction to allow for a stiffer and more durable stick over its life. The hard laminate also tailors the flex point to allow for an improved shot profile compared to other foam core sticks.
Coming in at 824 grams, the VE8 senior goalie stick brings a light foam core option to those goalies that want a stiff durable stick, but cannot bear to move away from foam core construction.
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Goalie Stick Sizing
Unlike other pieces of gear, sticks are sized mostly to the goaltender’s preference and playing style rather than their height. The most important measurement, when purchasing a new goal stick, is the paddle height (the wide portion of the stick), which is usually taken from the heel of the stick to the shaft/paddle interface.
The reason for the paddle height’s significance is because it sets up the goaltender’s depth in the ready stance and (if properly sized) positions the blocker in an optimal position.
To start, put on at least your goal skates and if you’re looking to be more accurate strap on your pads and blocker as well. Once that is done get into your natural stance (the one you’d be in during a majority of gameplay) and look for the following:
- The entire blade of the stick is flush with the ground while being 1’ - 2’ in front of the goaltender’s feet.
- While satisfying the above, the inside edge of the blocker hand (while holding just above the paddle) sits on the outside edge of the goal pad. This ensures that there is no double coverage with the goal pad (stick is too small) and keeps the seven-hole sealed (stick is too large).
The reason stick sizing can be so subjective compared to other pieces of equipment is the ambiguity of ‘natural stance’, especially with young goaltenders. It is rather common for children to use taller sticks in comparison to their height, as their stance depth isn’t usually as aggressive as a seasoned goalie.
The shaft length, on the other hand, is usually best left at its stock length as it serves to counteract the weight of the blade and (ideally) place the center of gravity at the top of the paddle. The one exception to this rule is for advanced puck handlers: cutting the shaft will allow more power transfer when shooting as a result of being able to keep the blade flush to the ice while near the goaltender’s feet.
